Newport News city, VA Property Tax Calculator
Newport News city homeowners pay a median $2,634 a year in property tax, 1.01% of a median $260,600 home: above Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Newport News city by home value, at 1.01%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,022 | $168 |
| $300,000 | $3,033 | $253 |
| $400,000 | $4,044 | $337 |
| $500,000 | $5,055 | $421 |
| $750,000 | $7,582 | $632 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,110 | $842 |
Newport News city against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News city | 1.01% | $2,634 | $260,600 | $69,634 |
| Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Newport News city, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Newport News city?
The effective rate is 1.01%: a median $2,634 a year on a median $260,600 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Newport News city?
About $4,044 a year, $337 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Newport News city compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my Newport News city property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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